Eugene P. Austin, 83 of Jeromesville passed away Saturday January 8, 2022 at Wooster

Community Hospital. He was born May 16, 1938 in Akron he was son of the late Paul

and Cordelia (Moore) Austin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Dee Austin and

a granddaughter, Lindsay (Austin) Carroll.

He married the love of his life, Hattie (Faught) on April 2, 1960, and together they

had five children, Chris (Steve) Nelson, Kevin (Darla) Austin, Dee Austin (deceased),

Drew Austin and Craig Austin, all of Jeromesville, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren

and a sister, Karen (Bob) Freelon.

He was a proud United States Marine, hardworking, athletic, ornery, good provider, husband, father,

grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He worked at Pentair Pump in Ashland for 40 years.

He farmed and raised beef cattle, coached ball in the local summer leagues and was a member of the

Ashland County Hall of Fame with the Jeromesville Blue Jays 1955 football team.

Gene enjoyed spending time with family and friends and putting on Camp Eugene for grandchildren.

He supported and enjoyed watching all the local sports teams. He also enjoyed watching cowboy

shows and General Hospital.

Private family services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday January 12, 2022 at Fickes Funeral Home in

Jeromesville with Rev. Sue Chidley officiating. Burial will follow in Jeromesville Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours.

For those that would like to watch the service online, please go to Fickes Funeral’s Home facebook

page.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeromesville Fire Department 1 North Street Jeromesville, OH 44840.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.